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Like anything powered by a battery, a car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Here’s how to change the battery in your key fob quickly and safely. Check your battery type. Most fobs use small ...

Long gone are the days of having to use an actual key to unlock your car doors. Modern vehicles typically come with a remote key fob — a term with an interesting backstory — allowing you to lock and ...

One of the most annoying first world problems for your Mercedes-Benz (or any other modern car with an electronic key fob) is when the remote battery has died. Since it's not exactly the type of ...

Keyless fobs might offer convenience to car owners by locking and unlocking and doors and starting the engine at the push of a button, but when the battery inside them dies it can leave drivers ...

Check your battery type. Most fobs use small coin batteries (like CR2032), so confirm before you buy. Pry it open with care. Find the seam, pop it gently—no need to wrestle with it. Replace and click ...